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Describing Words — Lesson 100

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confident

ˈkɑːnfədənt

Feeling sure about yourself and your abilities — I'm confident that we will win the game.

I'm confident that we will win the game.

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confidential

ˌkɑːnfɪˈdenʃəl

Something that is confidential is meant to be kept secret and private — the report is marked confidential.

Please keep this information confidential.

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confidentially

ˌkɑːnfɪˈdenʃəli

Used to indicate that something is said or written privately and should not be — can I speak to you confidentially about the project?

The report was marked 'confidentially' and only senior staff could access it.

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confidently

kənˈfɪdəntli

In a way that shows self-assurance and certainty — they walked confidently into the new challenge.

She confidently presented her ideas to the team.

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confrontational

ˌkɑːnfrənˈteɪʃənəl

Having or showing a readiness or tendency to argue or fight in an aggressive way — he has a confrontational approach to debates.

He has a confrontational approach to debates.

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congenial

kənˈdʒiːniəl

Pleasant, friendly, and agreeable — the hotel had a congenial atmosphere.

We spent a congenial evening with friends.

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congenital

kənˈdʒenətəl

Present from birth — the baby was born with a congenital heart defect.

The baby was born with a congenital heart defect.

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congratulatory

kənˈɡrætʃələtɔri

Expressing praise, happiness, or good wishes for someone's success — they sent a congratulatory card for the wedding.

She received a congratulatory message from her colleagues.

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congressional

kənˈɡreʃənl

Relating to Congress, the legislative body of the United States federal government — congressional representatives voted on the new bill.

The congressional hearing was broadcast live on television.

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congruent

ˈkɑːŋɡruənt

Describing something that matches or agrees with something else — the two triangles are congruent in size and shape.

The two triangles are congruent in size and shape.

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conical

ˈkɑːnɪkəl

Shaped like a cone — the mountain has a conical peak.

The mountain has a conical peak.

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coniferous

kəˈnɪfərəs

Relating to or denoting trees that bear cones and have needle-like or — pines and firs are coniferous trees.

Coniferous trees keep their leaves throughout the year.

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